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Sparks
Thursday, June 26th, 2025
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army is asking community members to donate extra protein-packed foods—like chicken, ground meat and canned soups—because the food pantry sees more demand during school break while donations fall. They serve about 1,500 families a month and say federal cuts and rising prices are making it harder for people in our area to stretch their budgets. KTVN
- ➤ Today Eddy House previewed a new transitional living community with 36 studio apartments that will open this summer for homeless young adults ages 18 to 24. The two-year program will gradually raise fees (starting at $300 a month) and requires tenants to maintain full-time jobs. KTVN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nevada State Parks is asking for local input on a new master plan for Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park to guide its management for the next 20 years. Readers can submit comments by July 20th. KTVN
- ➤ The City of Sparks will launch its Summer in the City pilot program on July 3 with pop-up events like a craft fair and chalk art day while closing Victorian Avenue (from Pyramid Way to Victorian Plaza) through mid-October to boost downtown activity. KTVN
- ➤ People behind the Thacker Pass lithium mine remain confident the project will move forward even though the Division of Water Resources issued a cease and desist order to Lithium Nevada Corporation pending an investigation—further review is ongoing. KTVN
- ➤ The Supreme Court is scheduled to consider whether to hear arguments in the John Doe GPS tracker case — involving Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve — on September 29. In April — when the Nevada Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the First Amendment does not protect John Doe — lawyers appealed to keep the client's identity hidden. KTVN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Community Health Alliance gained full ownership of its Wells Avenue center+ on June 25th and will expand the facility soon. The expansion will boost patient care+ and add new services. KTVN
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Open House
7:30-9:30 p.m. — 957 Ruddy Ct, Sparks — Free entry — Explore a charming Sparks gem full of warmth and opportunity.
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Playa Art Preview Fundraiser
6-10 p.m. — The Generator Community Maker Space — $60 admission — Experience captivating art projects and engaging artist talks before they venture to the desert.
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